Real estate firms, schools and nonprofits are hoping to interest youth in real estate as a career before college: ‘Access and exposure matters’
CHICAGO -- Lilian Rosales, 17, a senior at Chicago's Muchin College Prep, grew up around real estate — her father and cousin work in the industry — but she didn’t think she’d consider a career in the field until she started her Urban Alliance internship. Instead, her family thought she’d pursue a career in medicine.
, a nonprofit internship program for high school youth, provides job skills training and mentoring. Its latest program, Property Management Pathway, allows high school seniors to choose either leasing or maintenance and earn professional credentials and certifications in those areas. Participants are paid for their work and receive class credit. After completing certification training, students participate in six- to eight-month internships, work 12 hours per week during the school year and 32 hours per week after graduation. Rosales’ internship is with Chicago-based
